Electrical Engineer I

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

37d•$65,769 - $104,595•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Electrical Engineer I, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that ensures safe, reliable, and future‑ready electrical systems across our utility plants and campus facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an electrical engineering field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Minimum of three years’ experience in design, planning, maintenance, and evaluation in facility electrical systems.
Experience in a utility plant setting preferred or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor maintenance and renovation of all University utility plant electrical systems.
Attend weekly plant coordination meetings and collaborate with cross‑disciplinary teams.
Develop utility shutdown request forms, including full lists of impacted equipment, and communicate impacts to operations teams.
Develop and supervise electrical switching procedures for construction or maintenance projects.
Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems and equipment within utility plants.
Prepare reports and analyses outlining progress, trends, and recommended improvements to plant electrical systems.
Conduct plant walk‑throughs to identify and address operational issues.
Update electrical training modules and train operations/maintenance staff.
Use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage inventory and maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate one‑line diagrams and electrical panel schedules for utility plants.